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Teal lime Posted 7 years ago
Grammar

We would be grateful if you would send.....

Is the sentence below correct? In particular, is it correct to use the word "would" twice (in the main clause and in the dependent/subordinate clause)? Thank you.

We would be grateful if you would send us a copy of the contract by fax.

  

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teal lime We would be grateful if you would send us a copy of the contract by fax. Fine. Normally we do not use 'will' or 'would' in an if -clause, but this is an exception.

— CalifJim

  • teal lime We would be grateful if you would send us a copy of the contract by fax.
  • Fine.
  • Normally we do not use 'will' or 'would' in an if -clause, but this is an exception.
  • Here you have a reciprocal relationship.
  • If you would do this (for us), we would do that (for you) .
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teal limeWe would be grateful if you would send us a copy of the contract by fax.

Fine.

Normally we do not use 'will' or 'would' in an if-clause, but this is an exception. Here you have a reciprocal relationship.

If you would do this (for us), we would do that (for you).

The sentence you asked about contains only a weak form

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